Biography

Janie E. James focuses her practice primarily on securities law and mergers and acquisitions. She has considerable experience in representing publicly traded and privately held businesses as well as underwriters.

Janie’s experience includes representing clients in public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, SEC compliance matters, tender offers, stock and asset purchases, reorganizations and venture capital transactions. She also has significant experience in representing a variety of start-up as well as seasoned clients in general corporate matters, including complex contract negotiations.

In addition to her corporate experience, Janie has a background in litigation and has handled appeals in both state and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas.

Education

B.A., Southern Methodist University
J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law

• Texas Survey Editor, SMU Law Review

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1992